Community initiatives
Kapiti competes for green title
Green Ideas editorial team
A competition to have the greenest street in the Kapiti Coast region led to 84 households reducing their environmental footprint by an average of 16 per cent, according to a report released by the Kapiti Coast District Council
The friendly event also strengthened community bonds, the Council found.
“It was noticeable that none of those taking part thought this reduction in environmental impact was a reduction in quality of life. In fact the opposite was true, as the coming together as a collective street to tackle the problem was observed to be life enriching and enhancing,” said Victoria University’s Professor Brenda Vale, one of the competition judges.
The Kapiti Coast District Council serves the region immediately north of Wellington and has a strong track record of green initiatives. The Council offers free green services around waste reduction, gardening and education through its website www.kapiticoast.govt.nz.